The Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association of Jamaica (CBFFAJ) hosted its 48th annual general meeting on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at The Hotel Four Seasons. Immediate past president, Jacqueline Cole-Ricketts, who has served three terms, did not seek re-election, and Marcia Bent was elected for the presidency, having challenged one other presidential hopeful. The […]
The management of Seaboard Jamaica Limited, agents for Seaboard Marine, one of the largest regional carriers and an important user of Port Bustamante, has announced several personnel changes aimed at strengthening its capacity to serve customers in Jamaica. Seaboard marketing and sales specialist, Coreen Williams, has been promoted to the position of sales and marketing […]
I wish to record sincere congratulations to the Shipping Association of Jamaica as it celebrates 75 years of active participation in the development of all aspects of Jamaica’s maritime industry, particularly the Port of Kingston. The association was first registered as a trade union at its formation. The first objective during a period of instability […]
Fritz Pinnock, Contributor In the decades ahead, the movement of goods, services, ideas and people around the world will get progressively easier and more prevalent than ever before. Ignoring globalisation as part of managing career advancement will be fatal and will severely curtail career opportunities for individuals. Globalisation is more than just business, it is about […]
In the 1930s, the Kingston waterfront was plagued by frequent strikes that led to the disruption of businesses operating in the industry. Businesses suffered from unprofitability as a result of the unpredictable labour environment. The disturbances heralded the arrival of the brilliant and legendary labour leader Alexander Bustamante, whose influence and dynamism challenged the status quo, […]
Tears streamed down his face as he spoke of his days working as a stevedore for the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ). At 104 years old, Caleb Hunter’s memory isn’t what it used to be, but his tears aren’t of sadness, but the pride and joy he feels even now, almost 40 years after retirement. […]
In the old days of the shipping industry, stevedores who came to work on the Port of Kingston were taught their skills on the job. The culture at the time would see new stevedores ‘shadowing’ the older men to learn their skills. The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ), in preparing the Port of Kingston for […]
Dr Fritz Pinnock, Contributor Against a backdrop of uncertainty, economic turmoil and unprecedented change, a new picture is emerging of the skills and traits for success (and, perhaps, even simply survival) in the modern era. At the heart of this essential skill set for the future lies creativity. A raft of recent research studies demonstrate […]
With the logistics hub on the horizon being touted in many circles as the last chance for Jamaica’s sustainable economic growth, education about logistics becomes critical to build support among ordinary Jamaicans. To this end, the Caribbean Maritime Institute, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Investment, and Commerce, has been offering one-day logistics 101 […]
The Shipping Association and its members were on display last week during the JEA/JMA Expo held at the Nation Arena from April 3 to 6. Member companies that were on hand to promote their services included: Carib Star Shipping Limited, Freight Handlers Limited, Jamaica Freight & Shipping, Kingston Wharves Limited, Laparkan Shipping Limited, Maritime and […]
